GIFs are blue tinted OR play way too quickly

[ManWell93]

Hello,

I would be willing to pay the lifetime license, but first:

GIFs are blue tinted OR play way too quickly OR are not playing at all (only first frame).

Plus: it would be very good to be able to open multiple instances directly when opening images, not just via "window / open new window"
AND it would be good to be able to pause / slow down GIF files

(See Image Glass 9 on windows for all the features I want and miss in general).

Thank you for your consideration and reply!

ManWell

[Ruben2776]

I have not encountered the blue tinted GIFs issue, as you are describing. Neither the playing too quickly.

Right now, I'm just using code based on the Avalonia.Gif from Stability Matrix. There has also been non-playing GIFs reported, such as #217.
There is also an issue already for speed control, #222.

Right now, I am currently working on rewriting the whole navigation infrastructure, which is my main focus at the moment. This will accomplish, better testing (which can reduce the likelihood of introducing new bugs), as well as benchmarkable code (so that I can make sure critical sections performs as fast as possible).
This also comes with a tab based layout, where the memory can be shared between tabs and windows.

If you are interested, you can see https://github.com/Ruben2776/PicView/tree/NavigationRewrite for the current work in progress. This will take my time and priority first.

[ManWell93]

Hello,
Thanks for your reply!

Yooo, I figured out why the problems occured: your download link leads to the Apple App Store which hosts an old version of the app. I just now downloaded the most recent version (apple silicone) from this site and now GIF playing works: https://picview.org/download/

EDIT: NO, STILL BLUE TINT, WHOLE INTERFACE GETS ALL BUGGY AFTER A WHILE, SHOWS DESKTOP, CANT NAVIGATE ETC.
! NOT USABLE

STILL: Memory sharing is not a issue for me, but it would be great for the app to be able to run multiple instances when opening images from finder (like I said, not just via "window / open new window", and then dragging and dropping new images).

Thank you for all your work!

[Ruben2776]

In the new version 4.1.1, there have been some bug fixes for opening files in a new window. To open files in a new window, go into the Settings window → Window tab, and make sure Open files in the same window is unchecked.

There's also been some changes to the color rendering of animated GIFs and WebP images.

I can't replicate your "whole interface gets all buggy" issue, however.

[ManWell93]

Sorry, but none of what you say is true:

• Unchecked "open in same window" : now every single image opens in a new window.
• Interface even more buggy than before, cant even access settings from the menu bar.
• Multiple instances still not working.
• App crashes after having been opened a couple times.
• Displays images in completely random order.

This is not even a dig at you, NO image viewer on mac works, all have these or similar issues. Mind you this is a brand new 10 000 EUR macbook pro.

I will complain to apple, this is INSANE for the price, that not even their built in Preview app is capable of basic functions.